The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended 35-year-old Mrs. Adeola Adewale for allegedly poisoning 65-year-old Mr. Adebayo to death at a service apartment in the Abule-Egba area.
According to a statement from the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident occurred on March 27, 2025, when Adeola and Mr. Adebayo rented the apartment.
A few hours later, Adeola left the apartment with Adebayo’s car and personal belongings, informing the housekeeper that she would return shortly.
The following day, during a routine check, the housekeeper discovered Mr. Adebayo’s lifeless body in the apartment. Investigators found an empty syringe, two cans of malt drink, and two bottles of water at the scene.
On April 26, 2025, Adeola was apprehended in the Oko-Oba area of Lagos. During interrogation, she admitted to poisoning the victim by spiking a malt drink with a harmful substance, which led to his death. The deceased was confirmed to be Mr. Adebayo after further investigation.
The suspect remains in police custody as authorities continue their investigation.
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, reiterated the Command’s commitment to ensuring public safety and vowed that all criminal activities would be thoroughly investigated with the perpetrators facing justice.
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